France national team players react to World Cup exit and Zidane appointment

Following France's elimination from the 2026 World Cup, midfielder Manu Koné expressed his disappointment to supporters via social media. While noting the pain of the loss, Koné shared his pride in representing the national team and expressed gratitude toward the coaching staff and personnel.

Meanwhile, striker Randal Kolo Muani, who was not selected for the 2026 World Cup squad, commented on the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach of the French national team. Kolo Muani acknowledged the impact of former coach Didier Deschamps before stating his intention to focus on his performance with Juventus in hopes of earning a future call-up under Zidane.